POTS Medication Side Effects: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can feel like a daily balancing act. Finding the right treatment plan often means trying different medications, adjusting doses, and working closely with your healthcare team.But as many patients quickly learn, medications that help manage POTS can sometimes come with side effects — some mild and temporary, others […]
Post-COVID POTS: How It Differs from Primary POTS
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we understand health. For many, recovery didn’t mean returning to normal — instead, it brought lingering symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog. Over time, doctors began noticing that some of these post-COVID patients were developing POTS, short for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. While POTS isn’t new, this post-COVID version […]
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome vs POTS: Are You Treating the Wrong Condition?
When your body suddenly feels like it’s working against you—your heart races, you feel dizzy, nauseous, or exhausted even after standing for a few minutes—it can be confusing and frustrating. For many, these symptoms lead to a diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).But what happens when treatments for POTS don’t seem to help as […]
Effect of High Dietary Sodium Intake in Patients with POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is a condition that affects the body’s autonomic nervous system — the system responsible for controlling automatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow. When people with POTS stand up, their heart rate increases sharply, and they may feel dizzy, light-headed, or even faint. For […]
Blood Volume Testing in POTS: Why It Matters and How to Get It
For many people living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, or feeling faint while standing can seem mysterious and unpredictable. But behind these symptoms, there’s often an important piece of the puzzle: blood volume. Blood volume testing helps patients and doctors understand how much blood is circulating in the body — […]
Why POTS Patients Feel Worse in Hot Weather
If you live with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), you may notice something unsettling as summer rolls around: your symptoms get worse. You’re not imagining it. The heat really can intensify the struggles of daily life for POTS patients. But why does hot weather make everything feel so much harder? Let’s break it down simply […]
What Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)? In Simple Terms
If your heart races when you stand up, you feel dizzy in the shower, or you’re exhausted after simple tasks — and no one can tell you why — there’s a chance you’re dealing with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. Though it affects an estimated 1 to 3 million Americans, POTS remains underdiagnosed and […]
Tilt Table Testing in Maryland: Preparing for Your POTS Diagnosis
If you’ve been experiencing unexplained dizziness, a racing heart when you stand, brain fog, or fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest — and no one can tell you what’s wrong — you’re not alone. Many people with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) go years without an accurate diagnosis. One of the most effective ways to […]
POTS-Friendly Foods: What Actually Helps vs. Marketing Myths
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) isn’t just about medications and compression socks. Diet plays a critical role in managing symptoms. But between TikTok wellness trends and slick marketing campaigns, it’s easy to fall for food myths that don’t actually help — and may even make things worse. In this post, we cut through […]
POTS Subtypes: Why Your Treatment Might Be Different from Other Patients
If you’ve been diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and find that your treatment plan looks very different from someone else with the same condition, you’re not alone—and there’s a good reason why. POTS is not a one-size-fits-all disorder. It has subtypes, each with different underlying mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment responses. Understanding your POTS […]
